Staceys Bridge

🏞️ Staceys Bridge – A Quiet Riverside Retreat

📍 Location:Tucked along Nariel Creek Road, about 20 km southwest of Corryong, VIC, this humble riverside spot lies in the heart of the Nariel Valley — a region known for its folk music festival, tranquil forests, and trout-filled creeks.

📌 GPS Approximation: Near the crossing of Nariel Creek just south of the Nariel Creek Recreation Reserve.

🚗 Vehicle Access

• ✅ 2WD accessible via sealed roads and a short unsealed section

• Suitable for cars, campervans, and small caravans

• No permits or bookings required; free use

🛠️ Facilities & Amenities

This is a bush-style rest area and informal campground, offering:

• 🚻 Drop toilet (basic, but maintained)

• 🔥 Fire pits (use only during permitted seasons)

• 🌳 Flat grassy areas for tents and vans

• 💦 Creek access – ideal for fishing or a quick splash

• 🍽️ Picnic tables

• ❌ No power, no drinking water – BYO everything

• 🐾 Pet-friendly (on leash)

It’s quiet, unspoiled, and surrounded by towering trees and birdsong — a great stop for those seeking peace.

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

Want to explore more of the valley?

• Nariel Creek Recreation Reserve – Larger and used during the annual folk festival; toilets, fire pits, and open space.

• Colac Colac Caravan Park – 15 mins north in Corryong; powered sites, amenities, family-friendly.

• Tom Groggin Campground – Rugged, 4WD access near the NSW border.

• Kennedy’s Reserve – Free camping beside the Murray River.

🌄 Nearby Attractions

The Upper Murray region is rich in history, scenery, and adventure:

• 🎻 Nariel Creek Folk Festival – Held annually nearby; one of Australia’s longest-running folk music events.

• 🏞️ Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park – Home to Bluff Falls, Pine Mountain, and stunning hikes.

• 🐟 Fishing in Nariel Creek – Known for trout; bring your rod!

• 🏰 Man from Snowy River Museum (Corryong) – Discover legendary high country stories.

• 🚵‍♂️ Alpine backroads – Explore scenic drives toward Dartmouth and the Mitta Mitta Valley.

Staceys Bridge is the kind of place where you can pitch your tent under the gums, fall asleep to the babble of the creek, and wake to wallabies on the move.